Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

reeked of alcohol, and his eyes were clouded with confusion and

and indistinct. Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed her

tried to

are you doing here? Let go of

force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and fear flooding her heart. "You're insane! If you don't stop, I'll call security!" Kieran let out

You belong to me." His voice, low and sinister, sent chills down Karina's spine. Goosebumps covered her arms as she struggled desperately. Summoning her courage, she drove her knee sharply into Kieran's groin. He gasped

the nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and where she could call for

to let her go. Gritting his teeth against the

muffling her

squirmed and kicked

strength was overwhelming. He dragged

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hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His grip tightened, cutting off her air. She felt her

her against the wall with brutal force. Her body slammed into the hard

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